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Nightlight Lyrics by ​anne october

I’ll Be Okay

2018

[Verse 1]
Everyone around me's getting drunk
All we really want is just to grow up
We just want to be happy
But nothing's really working

[Verse 2]
This life is a cage and we're trapped inside
Pushing in on the bars, desperate for the outside
Deep down, I want to be like them
They do whatever pleases them

[Pre-Chorus]
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em
That's what they say
I'm just taking it day by day
But I'll always be yours, so don't be afraid

[Chorus]
I'm tired of sleeping with the nightlight on
'Cause all the other kids don't have a line to step across
I want to run wild in the streets and cause a bit of trouble
I want to be broken like an empty vodka bottle

[Post-Chorus]
I only learn a lesson if I learn it the hard way
So give what you got and don't be sorry
But God forbid for me to leave and never return

[Verse 3]
There's something going awry in the bathroom
Never mind the smell, it's just what kids do
They were never happy
But they were always laughing

[Pre-Chorus]
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em
That's what they say
And I'm gonna cave in eventually
If I ruin my life, then that's on me

[Chorus]
I'm tired of sleeping with the nightlight on
'Cause all the other kids don't have a line to step across
I want to run wild in the streets and cause a bit of trouble
I want to be broken like an empty vodka bottle

[Post-Chorus]
I only learn a lesson if I learn it the hard way
So give what you got and don't be sorry
But God forbid for me to leave and never return

[Bridge]
I don't want you to worry 'bout me
I just want you to pray for me
I'll be okay
I'll be okay

I don't want you to worry 'bout me
I just want you to pray for me
I always bounce back, everybody knows that
I always bounce back, everybody knows that

[Chorus]
I'm tired of sleeping with the nightlight on
'Cause all the other kids don't have a line to step across
I want to run wild in the streets and cause a bit of trouble
I want to be broken like an empty vodka bottle

[Post-Chorus]
I only learn a lesson if I learn it the hard way
So give what you got and don't be sorry
But God forbid for me to leave and never return
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​anne october

​anne october

About “Nightlight” by ​anne october

Read the complete lyrics to "Nightlight" by ​anne october from the album "I’ll Be Okay" in 2018. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"Nightlight" is performed by ​anne october. from the album "I’ll Be Okay" in 2018 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Nightlight", explore more songs by ​anne october using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Nightlight" is credited to ​anne october. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Nightlight" appears on "I’ll Be Okay" in 2018.

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